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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Release No: 064-06July 25, 2006

Commander to Provide Lebanon Operations Update

Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Carl Jensen, commander, Task Force 59 will brief the news media by satellite at 9:30 a.m. EDT, July 26, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update on ongoing U.S. military assistance to the departure of American citizens from Lebanon and transportation of humanitarian assistance.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.